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Amazon Fresh is about to open up in Metro Detroit in a big way. This is going to heat up some real competition in an a large but not growing market in Metro Detroit. Michiganders aren't familiar with Amazon Fresh, so I got in touch with supermarket guru and expert Phil Lempert to help unpack all of this with some national experience and perspective.  His website: https://www.supermarketguru.com/ T...

Fletcher Sharpe and Jer wrap up the Lions season that although they didn't make the playoffs, there was still a lot of success. Plus, we answer a listener question about Detroit City FC's pace of signings compared to last year and concerns that the roster isn't filling out. This was recorded before the announced signing of Richard Ballard.

Steve Friess of Newsweek, Hour and all the things is back to help unpack the beginning of what may be a crowded race for Debbie Stabenow's U.S. Senate seat as she announced her retirement at the end of this term. Plus, we get into some punditry for Michigan Governor as Whitmer is term-limited. Because if a well known name isn't running senate, they might be running for governor.

Things have been super busy with a bunch of projects, so I caught up with Devon O'Reilly in his office high atop downtown Detroit. Longtime U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring. Who's next? What's next? It's a question to explore form multiple angles. Devon adds his two cents. Programming note - yes, we plan on having Steve Friess on the show as well. I got the assignment. Avalon International...

What do we have to look forward to as far as development in 2023? Hotels, for one thing. Plus a whole lot more. Robin Runyan is back from Urbanize Detroit to discuss what's ahead. More: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/4-detroit-development-stories-watch-2023 Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-ti...

Big time in Detroit sports. For the first time in a long time, the Detroit Lions are actually in the playoff hunt. Michigan lost to TCU and Harbaugh might go pro. Roster changes continue to Detroit City FC, and Fletcher shares some thoughts on Damar Hamlin as he's a former player. 00:38 - Detroit Lions possible playoff scenarios 12:37 - Michigan loses to TCU. What's next? Does the school still hav...

Thank you for everything in 2022, and cheers to 2023! Jer + Devon have a couple openings to mention, some bold predictions and things we're done with for 2023. Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailyde...

Four sports stories to talk about on this holiday week with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:44 - We talk the Lions loss 05:42 - University of Michigan plays TCU this Saturday at the Fiesta Bowl 07:48 - Is the clock running out on Pistons coach Dwayne Casey? 13:13 - Talking Jayru Campbell and how it's been covered in the media Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https:...

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Sandwich Week is almost here! Starting next week (Dec 26), six of Metro Detroit's best sandwich spots will be highlighted with events you can sink your teeth into. More: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWr6GpudmA/ Thanks to today's sponsor, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Support our work: As a member: https://www.p...

Engineer Randy Walker joins me for a veritable podcasting trifecta. Here are the three things we're talking about today: 01:16 - Sour beers are kind of a niche in the brewing world, and since Randy's such a fan we're trying some from Ferndale Project and ranking them. Not sponsored - just, a chance to try something different. Maybe you like them, maybe you don't, but if you haven't maybe give the...

Today's show sharing what to know in Metro Detroit is a grab bag of stories and a mailbag. We talk about a new steakhouse coming in, answer a listener's question about donuts, another about a bakery from back in the day, Devon dispenses life advice, and more. It's all on your Friday episode. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Smith and Co Detroit: https://www.smithandcodetroit.com/ Support our work: A...

What are the priorities of Michiganders as we wind down 2022? The answers might surprise you. The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out talking about a number of Michigan issues as we're on the other side of an election and coming up on the first Democratic-controlled state legislature in decades. Eric Trytko joins me to discuss on the fly as the results were published hours ago. Support our...

01:02 - The city of Detroit is making a number of reforms to towing. It's been a source of corruption; and pain for Detroit residents and visitors alike. 05:09 - A nature center project in Macomb by the Detroit Zoo gets the plug pulled 12:15 - A market at Greektown Hollywood Casino is partnering with Amazon to do payment by handprint 16:24 - HopCat in Royal Oak is going to be literally massive. Mo...

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk Detroit City FC signings, The Lions win and Cade's season ending. 00:45 - The Detroit Lions beat the Vikings, setting them up for a possible playoff situation. Will Fletcher drink the Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid? 10:30 - Detroit City FC signs their first new player of the off-season. Fletcher shares why Skage Simonsen is a great pickup from Loudoun; and we recap the news s...

Jer and Engineer Randy share some of their favorite Michigan-made gifts as a local Christmas and holiday gift guide. More detailed show notes to come   Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

In so many ways, the time is now for Metro Detroit and Michigan to act to compete and reach our full potential. Today's episode has a ton of topics, but they all do kind of go together. Where we've been: 01:48 - Devon went to the LinkedIn offices in a historic pair of Detroit buildings. 06:30 - Jer was at the MichAuto Summit, and shares some takeaways especially from Duo Security founder Dug Song...

Was talking with our little team on Slack the other day and realized that there have been thousands of people who started listening to this show after October of 2020, so they might not know about one of our favorite conversations. Since I'm moderating a conference today, I'll share with you Roman Mars. In the podcast world he needs no introduction, but if you don't know Rroman is the creative for...

Beer. Donuts. Coffee. Dog treats. Delivery. Anything that could keep things afloat, Dayne Bartscht and the team over at Eastern Market Brewing Company did. Now with Lincoln Tap, Eastern Market Brewing and Ferndale Project - and an assortment of other loved products liked Dooped Donuts - it's a mini metro Detroit empire of eats and drinks. Now, he looks to the future. The largest self-distributor o...

Big week in Detroit sports with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:59 - The Lions win over the Jags. Are the playoffs a real possibility? 07:10 - Michigan is ranked second in the CFP, and will play TCU. Did you want Ohio State instead? 12:55 - Detroit City FC has made a flurry of re-signings and said goodbye to some. We walk through who we know so far including Stephen Carroll, Rhys Williams, Matt Lewis, Maxi Ro...

Today's episode is about history, design, and bringing a place back to life. I have a pair of guests - Rachel Nelson and Taylor Morgan from Detroit-based Concetti design to talk about a recently completed project - The Murray, a set of townhomes from more than a century ago that are now completely full with tenants. There are areas of town with a lot of new activity, whether it's residential or co...

Busy big podcast today. First where we've been: 01:11 Basan 05:24 Insomnia Cookies 09:23 Discussing District Detroit (more on our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/will-we-get-gleaming-towers-or-the ) 17:37 Mailbag questions and potato salad found by a listener. Here's a link to the (almost) Mueller's salad. Thanks John!: https://www.windycitytimes.com/m/APPredirect.php? AID=26597 Su...

One of the most impactful ways to make change in your community is through local advocacy. But with tons of departments, boards and meetings, how do you know where to make your voice heard? That's where SoapBox Detroit comes in. It's a newsletter service that surfaces the public information you need to know have your say in the city of Detroit's decisions. He's got big plans for the service that c...

Today, we're getting out the studio and heading to Detroit's capitol park. We're visiting the newly-opened Throwbacks Home - a showroom and retail space in the old Lover's Only burger spot. But instead of double patties with cheese, it's a double helping of design. If you're not familiar, Thowbacks Home is a new venture of Woodward Throwbacks, powered by a couple of the most interesting entreprene...

Busy week in Detroit and Michigan sports, and Fletcher Sharpe is here to sort it all out. 01:08 - It's Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera's last season. Fletcher shares how he's one of his favorite players and why. 04:23 - The Detroit Lions showed up against the Buffalo Bills. We debate. 12:05 - Michigan shows they own the Big Ten, but are they National Championship ready? Feedback: https://forms.gle/Mn...